Bill > HB274

This bill extends the termination date for the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, meaning the board and its associated regulations will continue to operate until July 1, 2032, instead of their previous expiration date of July 1, 2027. This extension is in line with the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, often referred to as a "sunset law," which requires state agencies and programs to be periodically reviewed and reauthorized to ensure their continued effectiveness and necessity. The bill also specifies that this change will take effect on June 1, 2026.